Bookies are giving away £340.
We'll help you take it.
Every UK bookie has a welcome offer. You back a selection at the bookie, lay it on Betfair Exchange. One cancels the other out. You keep the free bet. FreeEdge tells you exactly what to stake at every step.
The process
Three steps.
Pick a bookie
Start with Betfred or Coral — they're the most straightforward and worth the most. Work down the list from there.
Place both bets
Back the selection at the bookie. Lay it on Betfair Exchange. The calculator gives you the exact stake. Takes about ten minutes.
Wait, then withdraw
The match result doesn't change your return — the lay covers you either way. Free bet lands after settlement. Convert it the same way.
Live calculator
Free Bet
Calculator
A free bet token is worth roughly 75–85% of its face value when converted. Enter the odds below to see the lay stake and what you walk away with.
The value of your free bet token
Betting it WILL happen — enter from the bookie's site
Betting it WON'T happen — enter from Betfair Exchange
Betfair's cut on winnings — usually 5%
What's included
What's included.
Offer Tracker
21 offers in order. Two stages each: qualifying bet, then free bet. Check them off as you go.
Profit Timeline
Logs what you made on each offer. Most people see £15–40 per bookie on welcome offers, depending on odds at the time.
Guided Wizards
Each offer has two stages. The wizard keeps you on the right one and tells you what to do next. Hard to go wrong.
Exchange Tracker
You need a float on Betfair to lay bets. It recycles after each settlement. This tracks it so you know when to top up.
How it works
You cover both sides.
The free bet is almost pure profit.
Matched betting uses bookie promotions alongside a betting exchange. You back a selection at the bookie and lay the same selection on Betfair — covering both outcomes. The small qualifying cost to unlock the free bet is typically £0.50–£2. The free bet itself converts to roughly 75–85% profit.
This is still betting. Placing bets incorrectly, moving odds, or account restrictions can affect outcomes. FreeEdge guides every step to minimise errors, but results vary. 18+ · Please gamble responsibly.
Pricing
Pay once.
Keep every penny.
One payment. Lifetime access. No recurring fees.
- 21 welcome offer wizards
- Live matched betting calculator
- Odds match quality rating
- Exchange balance tracker
- Progress log & per-offer timeline
- Chrome extension — auto-detects odds on bookie & Betfair tabs
- Everything in Starter
- Guided reload offer library
- Weekly new offers added
- Enhanced free bet strategies
- Horse racing each-way offers
- Casino offer guidance
- Everything in Premium
- Live odds matcher
- Real-time market scanning
- Best back/lay pairs surfaced instantly
- Qualifying loss minimiser
- Exchange API integration
*Estimated returns. Individual results vary. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly.
FAQ
Common questions
Is matched betting legal in the UK?
Yes. Matched betting is entirely legal. You're using promotions that bookies offer to the public and hedging your position on a betting exchange. There's no law against it.
Do I need any experience with betting?
None at all. FreeEdge walks you through every single step — including how to open exchange accounts, how much to stake, and exactly where to click. Start from zero.
How much can I realistically make?
Most UK users take between £200–£500 from bookie welcome offers over a few weeks. Our estimate of ~£340 is based on current offer values. Individual results vary based on odds at the time.
How much money do I need to start?
You'll need a float — typically £100–£200 on a betting exchange — to lay bets. This money is not lost; it moves between your bookie and exchange accounts. You can start with less on lower-value offers.
What's the catch?
Bookmakers eventually limit or close accounts if you consistently extract value from their promotions. Most people get through the welcome offers before that happens — and that's where the bulk of the money is. The qualifying cost on each offer is typically £1–3, plus exchange commission of around 2%. FreeEdge calculates all of that upfront.
What do I get for £9.99?
A simple step-by-step guide through 21 UK bookie welcome offers, showing you exactly how to place both bets so the result doesn't matter. Includes a live calculator, profit tracker, and Chrome extension that auto-fills the odds for you. It's a one-time payment — no monthly fees, no subscription.
Start taking
bookie money.
£9.99 one-time payment. Lifetime access.
Most users recover the cost on their first offer.